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OSHB Psa 21:7 לָעַד (lā, ˊad) Strongs=l, 5703 Lemmas=‘לְ’, ‘עַד’
 contextual morpheme glosses=‘forever, eternity’ morpheme glosses=‘for, eternity’
 Morphology=R PoS=preposition
 Morphology=Ncmsa PoS=common_noun Gender=masculine Number=singular State=absolute

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The word form ‘לָעַד’ (Morphology=R PoS=preposition
 Morphology=Ncmsa PoS=common_noun Gender=masculine Number=singular State=absolute) is always and only glossed as ‘forever, eternity’.

The various word forms of the root word (lemma) ‘Lemmas=‘לְ’, ‘עַד’’ have 5 different glosses: ‘forever,always’, ‘forever,continuance’, ‘forever,eternity’, ‘forever,ever’, ‘forever,forever’.

Hebrew words (17) other than לָעַד (Morphology=R PoS=preposition
 Morphology=Ncmsa PoS=common_noun Gender=masculine Number=singular State=absolute) with a gloss related to ‘eternity’

Have 17 other words (מֵעוֹלָם, מֵעוֹלָם, מֵעוֹלָם, לָעַֽד, מֵעוֹלָם, מֵעוֹלָם, מֵעוֹלָם, מֵעוֹלָם, מֵעוֹלָם, מֵעוֹלָם, מֵעוֹלָם, מֵעוֹלָם, מֵעוֹלָם, מֵעוֹלָם, מֵעוֹלָם, מֵעוֹלָם, מֵעוֹלָם) with 2 lemmas altogether (Lemmas=‘לְ’, ‘עַד’, Lemmas=‘מִן’, ‘עוֹלָם’)

GEN 6:4 מֵעוֹלָם (mēˊōlām)  Lemmas=‘מִן’, ‘עוֹלָם’ word gloss=‘from_long_ago / eternity’ contextual morpheme glosses=‘[were]_from, long_ago’ morpheme glosses=‘of, old’ OSHB GEN 6:4 word 21

OET-LV: 4 The_Nefilim/Nephilim they_were in/on_the_earth in_the_days those and_also after thus when they_went the_sons_of the_ʼElohīm into the_daughters_of the_humankind and_they_gave_birth to/for_them they the_powerful/mighty(pl) who from_long_ago/eternity the_men_of the_name. (GEN_6:4)

OET-RV: 4 The NEFILIM were on the earth in those days and also after that, when the sons of God went to the daughters of humankind and they bore children for them. INVESTIGATE They were the mighty warriors of long ago—those famous men. (GEN 6:4)

JOS 24:2 מֵעוֹלָם (mēˊōlām)  Lemmas=‘מִן’, ‘עוֹלָם’ word gloss=‘from_long_ago / eternity’ contextual morpheme glosses=‘from, long_ago’ morpheme glosses=‘from, ancient_times’ OSHB JOS 24:2 word 15

OET-LV: 2 And_ Yəhōshūˊa _he/it_said to all_of the_people thus YHWH he_says the_god_of Yisrā^ʼēl/(Israel) on_the_other_side_of the_river they_dwelt ancestors_of_your(pl) from_long_ago/eternity Teraḩ the_father_of ʼAⱱrāhām and_father_of Nāḩōr and_they_served gods other. (JOS_24:2)

OET-RV: 2 and Yehoshua told all the people, “Yahweh, the god of Yisrael says: Your ancestors including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates river from long ago, but they worshipped other gods. (JOS 24:2)

1 SAM 27:8 מֵעוֹלָם (mēˊōlām)  Lemmas=‘מִן’, ‘עוֹלָם’ word gloss=‘from_long_ago / eternity’ contextual morpheme glosses=‘[is]_from, antiquity’ morpheme glosses=‘from, ancient_times’ OSHB 1 SAM 27:8 word 14

OET-LV: 8 And_ Dāvid _he/it_ascended and_men_of_his and_they_made_raids against the_Geshurite[s] and_the and_the_ˊAmālēqite[s] if/because they were_dwelling the_earth/land which from_long_ago/eternity come_you to_Shūr and_unto the_land_of Miʦrayim/(Egypt). (SA1_27:8)

OET-RV: 8 and during that time, he would take his men to raid the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites. They had lived in that region from long before—from Shur all the way to Egypt. (SA1 27:8)

1 CHR 29:10 מֵעוֹלָם (mēˊōlām)  Lemmas=‘מִן’, ‘עוֹלָם’ word gloss=‘from_long_ago / eternity’ contextual morpheme glosses=‘from, antiquity’ morpheme glosses=‘from, eternity’ OSHB 1 CHR 29:10 word 16

OET-LV: 10 and_ Dāvid _he/it_blessed DOM YHWH to_the_eyes_of all_of the_assembly and_ Dāvid _he/it_said be_blessed you Oh_YHWH the_god_of Yisrā^ʼēl/(Israel) ancestor_of_our from_long_ago/eternity and_unto perpetuity. (CH1_29:10)

OET-RV: 10 Then King David blessed Yahweh in front of the entire assembly, saying, “You are blessed, Yahweh, Yisrael’s god, our father, for all time, both past and future. (CH1 29:10)

PSA 25:6 מֵעוֹלָם (mēˊōlām)  Lemmas=‘מִן’, ‘עוֹלָם’ word gloss=‘from_long_ago / eternity’ contextual morpheme glosses=‘[are]_from, long_ago’ morpheme glosses=‘from, old’ OSHB PSA 25:6 word 6

OET-LV: 6 Remember compassion(s)_of_your Oh_YHWH and_your(pl)_covenant_of_loyalti(es) if/because from_long_ago/eternity they. (PSA_25:6)

OET-RV: 6 Call your acts of compassion and loyal commitment to mind, Yahweh,
 ⇔  because they’ve always existed. (PSA 25:6)

PSA 93:2 מֵעוֹלָם (mēˊōlām)  Lemmas=‘מִן’, ‘עוֹלָם’ word gloss=‘from_long_ago / eternity’ contextual morpheme glosses=‘[are]_from, long_ago’ morpheme glosses=‘from, everlasting’ OSHB PSA 93:2 word 4

OET-LV: 2 throne_of_your has_been_established from_then from_long_ago/eternity you. (PSA_93:2)

OET-RV: 2 Your rule was established long ago.
 ⇔  ≈ You have always existed. (PSA 93:2)

PSA 103:17 מֵעוֹלָם (mēˊōlām)  Lemmas=‘מִן’, ‘עוֹלָם’ word gloss=‘from_long_ago / eternity’ contextual morpheme glosses=‘[is]_from, antiquity’ morpheme glosses=‘from, everlasting’ OSHB PSA 103:17 word 3

OET-LV: 17 And_the_covenant_loyalty_of YHWH from_long_ago/eternity and_unto perpetuity towards those_fearing_of_him and_righteousness_of_his is_to_the_children_of children. (PSA_103:17)

OET-RV: 17 But Yahweh’s loyal commitment to those who honour him continues forever,
 ⇔  ≈ and he gives his favour through to their children’s children— (PSA 103:17)

PSA 111:10 לָעַֽד (lāˊad)  Lemmas=‘לְ’, ‘עַד’ contextual morpheme glosses=‘forever, eternity’ morpheme glosses=‘to, eternity’ OSHB PSA 111:10 word 11

OET-LV: 10 is_the_beginning_of wisdom the_fear_of YHWH an_understanding good to/from_all/each/any/every those_of_who_do_them praise_of_his is_enduring forever_eternity. (PSA_111:10)

OET-RV: 10 Honouring Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom.
 ⇔  Those who carry out his instructions have good understanding.
 ⇔  His praise endures forever. (PSA 111:10)

PSA 119:52 מֵעוֹלָם (mēˊōlām)  Lemmas=‘מִן’, ‘עוֹלָם’ word gloss=‘from_long_ago / eternity’ contextual morpheme glosses=‘from, long_ago’ morpheme glosses=‘from, old’ OSHB PSA 119:52 word 3

OET-LV: 52 I_remember judgements_of_your from_long_ago/eternity Oh_YHWH and_I_have_comforted_myself. (PSA_119:52)

OET-RV: 52 I remember your judgements from ancient times, Yahweh,
 ⇔  and I take comfort in that. (PSA 119:52)

PROV 8:23 מֵעוֹלָם (mēˊōlām)  Lemmas=‘מִן’, ‘עוֹלָם’ word gloss=‘from_long_ago / eternity’ contextual morpheme glosses=‘from, long_ago’ morpheme glosses=‘from, eternity’ OSHB PROV 8:23 word 1

OET-LV: 23 From_long_ago/eternity I_was_installed from_the_beginning from_the_beginnings_of the_earth. (PRO_8:23)

OET-RV: 23 I was established from eternity—
 ⇔  before the beginnings of the world. (PRO 8:23)

ISA 42:14 מֵעוֹלָם (mēˊōlām)  Lemmas=‘מִן’, ‘עוֹלָם’ word gloss=‘from_long_ago / eternity’ contextual morpheme glosses=‘from, a_long_time’ morpheme glosses=‘for, long_time’ OSHB ISA 42:14 word 2

OET-LV: 14 I_have_been_silent from_long_ago/eternity I_have_kept_silent I_have_restrained_myself like_(the)_who]_gives_birth I_groan I_puff and_I_pant together. (ISA_42:14)

OET-RV: 14 I’ve been silent for a long time now.
 ⇔  ≈ I’ve been still—I’ve restrained myself.
 ⇔  Now I’ll cry out like a woman giving birth.
 ⇔  I’ll puff and pant at the same time. (ISA 42:14)

ISA 46:9 מֵעוֹלָם (mēˊōlām)  Lemmas=‘מִן’, ‘עוֹלָם’ word gloss=‘from_long_ago / eternity’ contextual morpheme glosses=‘from, long_ago’ morpheme glosses=‘from, long_time_ago’ OSHB ISA 46:9 word 3

OET-LV: 9 Remember former_things from_long_ago/eternity if/because_that I am_god and_there_is_not yet god and_there_not is_like_me. (ISA_46:9)

OET-RV: 9 Think about what happened long ago
 ⇔  because I’m God and there’s no other,
 ⇔  ≈ I’m God and there’s no one like me. (ISA 46:9)

ISA 63:16 מֵעוֹלָם (mēˊōlām)  Lemmas=‘מִן’, ‘עוֹלָם’ word gloss=‘from_long_ago / eternity’ contextual morpheme glosses=‘from, long_ago’ morpheme glosses=‘from, old’ OSHB ISA 63:16 word 15

OET-LV: 16 If/because you father_of_are_our if/because ʼAⱱrāhām not he_knows_us and_Yisrā^ʼēl/(Israel) not he_acknowledges_us you Oh_YHWH father_of_are_our is_our_of_redeemer from_long_ago/eternity name_of_your. (ISA_63:16)

OET-RV: 16 Yes, you are our father, although Avraham doesn’t know us
 ⇔  ≈ and Yisrael doesn’t recognise us.
 ⇔  You, Yahweh, are our father
 ⇔  and the one who bought us our freedom long ago. (ISA 63:16)

ISA 63:19 מֵעוֹלָם (mēˊōlām)  Lemmas=‘מִן’, ‘עוֹלָם’ word gloss=‘from_long_ago / eternity’ contextual morpheme glosses=‘from, long_ago’ morpheme glosses=‘since, long’ OSHB ISA 63:19 word 2

OET-LV: 19 We_have_been from_long_ago/eternity those_whom_not you_ruled over_them those_whom_not it_was_called name_of_your on_them if you_tore the_heavens you_came_down from_before_of_you mountains they_shook. (ISA_63:19)

OET-RV: 19 We’ve become like those who you never ruled over—
 ⇔  ≈ like those who never called to you for help. (ISA 63:19)

JER 2:20 מֵעוֹלָם (mēˊōlām)  Lemmas=‘מִן’, ‘עוֹלָם’ word gloss=‘from_long_ago / eternity’ contextual morpheme glosses=‘from, long_ago’ morpheme glosses=‘from, long_ago’ OSHB JER 2:20 word 2

OET-LV: 20 If/because from_long_ago/eternity I_broke_off yoke_of_your I_tore_apart fetters_of_your and_you_said not I_will_transgress if/because on every_of hill high and_under every_of tree luxuriant you have_been_lying_down a_prostitute. (JER_2:20)

OET-RV: 20 I broke off your yoke from long ago.
 ⇔  ≈ I tore your chains to pieces and you said that you wouldn’t disobey,
 ⇔  because you’d been lying down with prostitutes on every high hill and under every leafy tree. (JER 2:20)

JER 5:15 מֵעוֹלָם (mēˊōlām)  Lemmas=‘מִן’, ‘עוֹלָם’ word gloss=‘from_long_ago / eternity’ contextual morpheme glosses=‘from, long_ago’ morpheme glosses=‘from, ancient’ OSHB JER 5:15 word 14

OET-LV: 15 HERE_I am_about_to_bring on_you(pl) a_nation from_a_distance Oh_house_of Yisrā^ʼēl/(Israel) the_utterance_of YHWH is_a_nation enduring it is_a_nation from_long_ago/eternity it a_nation which_not you_know language_of_its and_not you_hear what does_it_say. (JER_5:15)

OET-RV: 15 Listen you Israelis to Yahweh’s declaration:
 ⇔  I’m about to bring to you all a nation from far away—
 ⇔  it’s an enduring nation that’s been around for a long time.
 ⇔  You won’t know their language or understand what they say. (JER 5:15)

EZE 26:20 מֵעוֹלָם (mēˊōlām)  Lemmas=‘מִן’, ‘עוֹלָם’ word gloss=‘from_long_ago / eternity’ contextual morpheme glosses=‘from, long_ago’ morpheme glosses=‘from_of, old’ OSHB EZE 26:20 word 12

OET-LV: 20 And_I_will_send_you_down with those_who_have_gone_down_of the_pit to a_people_of antiquity and_I_will_cause_you_to_dwell in_land the_lowest_parts like_waste_places from_long_ago/eternity with those_who_have_gone_down_of the_pit so_that not you_may_remain and_I_will_put splendour in_land the_living. (EZE_26:20)

OET-RV: 20 then I’ll take you down to the pit that ancient people went down to, because I’ll make you live in the lowest realms of the earth like ancient ruins. Because of that, you won’t come back and be splendid in the land of the living. (EZE 26:20)